University of South Florida
Assistant Professor-Headache
The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient clinical care in Headache Neurology, including medical student and resident teaching. The position offers opportunities to work within a large, diverse department with comprehensive divisions and clinical trials in Headache Neurology.
Key Responsibilities
- • Responsible for providing medical care, including outpatient and in hospital examinations/diagnosis and treatment/therapy.
- • Prepares medical records and correspondence related to patient care.
- • Conducts health counseling in preventative medicine for patients.
Required
- • Must have an M.D. and be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida.
- • Licensure to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, plus four years of appropriate experience.
- • Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
- • Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
- • Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Benefits & Perks
- • Medical, dental and life insurance plans
- • Retirement plan options
- • Employee and dependent tuition programs
- • Generous leave
- • Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Job Description
The Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine seeks academically-oriented Headache Neurologists to provide both outpatient and inpatient clinical care. Candidates must have an M.D. and be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida. Appointment will be commiserate with experience, and skilled clinical neurologists with backgrounds in private practice will also be considered. This position will include opportunities for medical student and resident teaching, and participation in a large, diverse department having comprehensive divisions providing state of the art services and clinical trials in Headache Neurology. USF Health is the major provider of tertiary care medical service to Tampa Bay and much of Florida's west coast; this region includes some of the world's most beautiful beaches and largest recreation centers. As a place to live, Tampa bay offers an excellent quality of life, as both a major metro area and a world renowned coastal resort community with a very reasonable cost of living.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing medical care, including outpatient and in hospital examinations/diagnosis and treatment/therapy. Prepares medical records and correspondence related to patient care. Conducts health counseling in preventative medicine for patients
Qualifications
MINIMUM:
This position requires licensure to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
The Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine seeks academically-oriented Headache Neurologists to provide both outpatient and inpatient clinical care. Candidates must have an M.D. and be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida. Appointment will be commiserate with experience, and skilled clinical neurologists with backgrounds in private practice will also be considered. This position will include opportunities for medical student and resident teaching, and participation in a large, diverse department having comprehensive divisions providing state of the art services and clinical trials in Headache Neurology. USF Health is the major provider of tertiary care medical service to Tampa Bay and much of Florida's west coast; this region includes some of the world's most beautiful beaches and largest recreation centers. As a place to live, Tampa bay offers an excellent quality of life, as both a major metro area and a world renowned coastal resort community with a very reasonable cost of living.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing medical care, including outpatient and in hospital examinations/diagnosis and treatment/therapy. Prepares medical records and correspondence related to patient care. Conducts health counseling in preventative medicine for patients
Qualifications
MINIMUM:
This position requires licensure to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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